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Sean Strickland is a sophisticated determine in blended martial arts.
A lot of the time, the previous champion is unapologetic and abrasive. He’s lashed out towards particular person folks and teams of individuals, at instances with none provocation. These traits alone have earned him a sure fan base, however on the flip facet, Strickland has additionally been open about his psychological well being struggles and traumatic childhood. That’s beneficial in a sport the place many are coping with comparable points, but comparatively few are speaking about it.
Earlier on Monday, Strickland filmed an replace on his psychological well being for his Instagram, admitting to struggling and feeling “like I’m a hazard to folks.” He went into element on “at all times combating the demons” and the way his success and wealth haven’t fastened the problems.
“All week I’ve been f—ked up, dude,” Strickland started (through MMA Junkie). “I’ve been on the Twitter saying loopy s—t, simply f—king spiraling. I awoke and I advised my lady, I used to be like, ‘Babe, I really feel like I’m a hazard to folks. Like I don’t really feel like I needs to be out on the earth.’ And I feel that – I’ve the whole lot. I’m wealthy, I’m well-known, I’ve the whole lot I ever f—king wished and I’m nonetheless mentally unwell. I get in these mindsets to the place like I wish to burn the whole lot down on the earth. Like, I wish to don’t have anything, so I can simply f—king lose it and simply take out the whole lot on folks.
“I feel that you simply guys, in a bizarre manner, are like my household. Like I’ve shared some s—t with you guys, and also you guys have shared some s—t with me. I really feel extra related with my followers than I feel most individuals really feel simply because we’ve gone by lots collectively. I’ve the whole lot I would like, and I nonetheless battle with psychological well being. My reminiscence is so quick that, like, once I exit into this week, I feel to myself, like as soon as I get previous it, I feel to myself, like, ‘Oh, man. That was a extremely tough time in my life.’ However then once I actually give it some thought, this occurs a number of instances a month, each month.”
Strickland did conclude his submit on a barely extra constructive notice, doubling down the vital of getting a bodily outlet in coaching and hoping the perfect for his followers with comparable struggles.
“Once more, I don’t know why I’m telling you guys this. I’ve simply been form of going by some sh*t. I’m nice. I’ll be nice. I’m going to go prepare proper now and attempt to harm all of my pals, and all the demons will go away. I simply need you guys to know that I’ve the whole lot I might ever need on the earth, and I nonetheless battle. So, no matter you guys are going by man, hope y’all really feel higher. Go to the gymnasium, prepare. F—king want you all the perfect.”
Sean Strickland’s final look within the Octagon got here at UFC 297, when he misplaced a split-decision and his title to Dricus Du Plessis (watch right here). Since then, Strickland has requested an prompt rematch, however it stays unsure how the Middleweight division will shake out. It’s nonetheless unknown when Strickland will return to motion and towards whom.
Hopefully, Strickland is in a greater place mentally when it’s time to compete once more.
Insomnia
IT HAPPENED AGAIN IT HAPPENED AGAIN IT HAPPENED AGAIN!
Anybody obtained a prediction of Bellator’s doable new streaming accomplice? New participant within the recreation is fascinating …
Ariel Helwani says it is going to be introduced tomorrow or Wednesday newest the place Bellator will air within the U.S. Says he has been requested to not reveal. It’s kind of of a brand new participant within the recreation.#TheMMAHour pic.twitter.com/KCu9uW21jR
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) March 18, 2024
I don’t know if it was the intent, however this video made me snigger out loud.
This needs to be a enjoyable grappling match at 115 lbs.
Insanely robust individuals are actually robust to take care of on the mats with only a little bit of aptitude and route. Immovable object!
So there’s this powerlifter who certified for ADCCMark Macqueen
He barely strikes however he is obtained a uncooked whole of 920 kg (2028 kilos) so good fucking luck scoring on him
I am form of fascinated to see if he can win any matches at ADCC worlds pic.twitter.com/sPfq11oSVM
— William – Open Be aware Grappling ️ (@OpenNoteGrapple) March 18, 2024
Battle followers demand blood!
Oleksandr Usyk’s reply when he was requested why he did not KO Anthony Joshua: “Why are you so bloodthirsty? There may be victory, the whole lot is ok. Why is it obligatory for an individual to fall? He has a mom and father. It is a large chunk of well being if an individual falls. I am not for that.”
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The delusion runs deep within the Marlon Vera camp.
| Chito Vera on the physique shot he landed on Sean O’Malley within the fifth spherical:
“If we had been combating to the dying, the O’Malley household would have a funeral proper now.”
[per The MMA Hour] #UFC299 pic.twitter.com/qaJ8jguhKC
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) March 18, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
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11 minutes of knockout footage! Pancrase simply realized all of the knockouts of their promotion from final 12 months.
Buggy chokes are such a foolish technique to win (or lose) a struggle.
Random Land
Assuming one per row: 3B6H. Debate!
Midnight Music: New wave, 1978
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